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Resolution No.: 2001-33                                            Passed: Oct. 22, 2001

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN ACQUIRING FUNDS THROUGH THE STATE ISSUE II PROGRAM AND THE SMALL COMMUNITIES IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY

Whereas, the Ohio Public Works Commission, an agency of the State of Ohio, is authorized to provide local subdivisions with up to one hundred and twenty-million dollars ($120,000,000.00) per year for infrastructure improvements; and

Whereas, the Village of West Lafayette, Ohio, has developed an infrastructure inventory and five year improvement program; and

Whereas, said inventory and program indicate certain projects are in need of funding within our jurisdiction, in particular, the Phase IV Water Line Replacement and Wastewater Plant Improvements.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF WEST LAFAYETTE, OHIO:

Section I:     That the Council hereby endorses and supports the five-year infrastructure improvement program for the Village of West Lafayette; and

Section II:    That the Mayor or Village Administrator are hereby directed to apply for, and, if awarded, enter into an agreement with the Ohio Public Works Commission to carry out a contract implementing said programs.  Further, the Mayor or Village   Administrator are authorized to execute that agreement, execute all documents, and provide all information necessary to accomplish such agreement and participation in said programs, and to do all other things necessary for the proper conclusion of such agreement and participation in said  programs.

        Project Titles:   1. Phase IV Water Line Replacement

                   2. Wastewater Plant Improvements

Section III:  This resolution is hereby declared an emergency measure for the immediate preservation of the public welfare and safety of the Village of West Lafayette, Ohio. The emergency being the need to meet the deadline for 2002 grant application submittal. This resolution shall therefore take effect and be in force immediately upon passage by Council.

Passed by Council this 22nd day of October, 2001.

                           __________________________________

                              Jack L. Patterson, Mayor

Attest:

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    Bruce E. Fouch

    Clerk / Treasurer